Synthesis of novel 1,3-oxazole derivatives with insect growth-inhibiting activities

Peng Guo, Jun Hai Huang, Qing Chun Huang, Xu Hong Qian*

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Abstract

Straightforward and direct synthesis of 2-substituted-5- oxazolecarbaldehydes was achieved by treating propargylamides with mercury(II) perchlorate as catalyst and ammonium cerium(IV) nitrate as oxidant agent through intramolecular cyclization. These structurally interesting outcomes benefit to synthesize 2,5-disubstituted-1,3-oxazoles with armyworm growth regulating activities.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)957-961
Number of pages5
JournalChinese Chemical Letters
Volume24
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Catalyst
  • Growth inhibiting activity
  • Mercury
  • Oxazole

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